A summer of frenzied activity was headlined by the departure of last year's player of the year, Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan's Liverpool days were numbered when he sank his teeth into Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup and a £75million move to Barcelona soon ensued.

Replacing their leading scorer, plus fortifying the squad for the increased burden of a Champions League campaign were Brendan Rodgers' main priorities this summer, as the Liverpool boss brought in a host of new faces.

But for all the activity, was their summer of wheeling and dealing a success?

David Anderson runs the rule over the Reds' transfer window.

Are fans happy with this summer's transfers?

Yes. Brendan Rodgers spent a record £117million in the summer transfer window and he has strengthened the squad in all the areas where it was deficient.

He has excited the fans with signings like Adam Lallana, Lazar Markovic and Alberto Moreno. But there is no doubting which signing has got the fans most animated - Mario Balotelli. As much as Rodgers claims Liverpool will not be the "Mario Balotelli" show, he will remain the club's highest-profile player along with Steven Gerrard.

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Did they get value for money?

Overall, yes. That £117million paid for eight international players, most of whom played at the World Cup. You could argue that they overpaid for Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Markovic by a few million each, but their real value will be what they bring to the team and they all look sound buys.

Also, Manchester United's splurge puts Liverpool's spending into perspective when you consider how much they overpaid for Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera and Angel di Maria.

Best buy and why?

In terms of importance to the team, it could be Dejan Lovren if he shores up Liverpool's leaky backline. That was their biggest weakness last season and their 50 goals conceded was their worst tally in the Premier League for 20 years.

Balotelli could rival him if he plays to anywhere near his full potential. He is the complete striker and has the talent to be a world beater - if he has his head screwed on permanently. Unfortunately, it's a big 'if'.

Was there one who got away?

Radamel Falcao is the big regret, especially because he has now pitched up at United. Rodgers desperately wanted him and was willing to pay the £20million package needed to get him on loan for the season.

He would have scored for fun playing at the point of Liverpool's dazzling attack.

They also missed out on Alexis Sanchez, but Raheem Sterling will contribute more, while Rodgers did get Markovic and Lallana.

Now he has got great options all over the park and Liverpool destroyed Tottenham on Sunday without Lallana, Markovic and Philippe Coutinho. Yes, they have lost Luis Suarez, who was arguably the world's best striker last season, but Rodgers has used his £75million fee to give Liverpool greater depth and potency to their attack.

Who's been left in the cold?

Fabio Borini and Suso mainly, although Lucas' game time could be severely reduced this season.

Borini is the biggest loser and apart from the odd Capital One Cup game, it is hard to see him figuring between now and January.

He just does not figure in Rodgers' plans and will pay a heavy price for rejecting Sunderland and QPR this summer.